GLOBAL SPILL CONTROL PTY LTD

16 HALSEY ROAD, AIRPORT WEST

VICTORIA AUSTRALIA 3042
A.B.N. 74 005 181 699
Tel (03) 93355366 Fax (03) 93354399
Email: info@globalspill.com.au Internet: www.globalspill.com.au

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R-40 CONCENTRATE TYPE III

OIL SPILL DISPERSANT

DESCRIPTION
R40 Concentrate is a concentrated blend of naturally derived surfactants of low toxicity and rapid
biodegradability. It is completely hydrocarbon solvent free.

It has been designed to disperse a wide range of crude and fuel oils when or if the need arises.

METHOD OF USE
R40 Concentrate as a Type III Dispersant is specifically designed to be applied neat from aircraft or ship
mounted spray booms at a nominal ratio of 1 part R40 to 20 parts water.

It is equally effective when applied via hand-held or back-pack mounted sprayers for use on small spills
or around areas as wharf piles, etc.

USEFUL EQUATION FOR USAGE

Assume an oil slick thickness of 0.1 of a millimetre; then applying R40 Concentrate at 1 part to 20 parts
oil then dispersant usage becomes 50 litres per hectare.

Vis a Vis = 0.1 millimetre over 1 hectare = 1,000 litres of oil.

Note: It should be applied as soon as possible after dilution.

PROPERTIES

Appearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . Thin, clear, amber liquid

Specific Gravity @ 20°C. . . . . 0.97± 0.01
Viscosity @ 0°C. . . . . . . . . . 200 centistokes
Cloud Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . Less than -10°C
Pour Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Less than -20°C
pH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
Flash Point PMC. . . . . . . . . . Greater than 80°C
Toxicity, LC50. . . . . . . . . . . . Independent test results available on request
Biodegradability. . . . . . . . . . . Shake Flask C.T.A.S. method > 90% in 48 hours
Efficiency Index. . . . . . . . . . . In-house and independent test results available on request.
Note: Reference oil Light Arabian Crude topped at 240°C.
Health and Safety. . . . . . . . . . Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet
Shelf Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indefinite
ISSUE DATE: January 2004

This information is, to the best of our knowledge, true and accurate, but any recommendations or suggestions which may be made are without guarantee, since the
conditions of use are beyond our control. Furthermore, nothing contained herein shall be construed as a recommendationn to use any product in conflict with
existing patents covering any material or its use.
 GLOBAL SPILL CONTROL PTY LTD
16 HALSEY ROAD, AIRPORT WEST
VICTORIA AUSTRALIA 3042
A.B.N. 74 005 181 699
Tel (03) 93355366 Fax (03) 93354399
Email: info@globalspill.com.au Internet: www.globalspill.com.au

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TESTING AND APPROVALS

New Zealand Australia

R40 Concentrate OSD is approved pursuant to
Regulation 4 of the Marine Pollution (Dispersants)
and Exceptions) Regulations 1975. Gazetted -
April 1992.
R40 Concentrate OSD was tested in accordance with
the Australian Maritime Safety Authority publication
“Oil Spill Dispersants - Guidelines for Acceptance”.
R40 Concentrate complies with these guidelines and
is accepted for use in Australian waters by AMSA.

TEST DATA
Species used in toxicity testing:-
• Allorchestes compressa - an amphipod
• Macrobranchiun intermedins - an estuarine shrimp
• Penacus moneden - a marine prawn
• Lates calcariter - a juvenile barramundi

Efficiency - Apparatus used McKay Tester

Percent oil removed after 10 minute agitation > 99

Percent oil removed after 5 minute settling > 75

Note: Full test data available on request.

REFERENCE

Efficiency Report Department of Conservation, Marine Science Laboratories

Victoria, Australia, 1993

Toxicity Reports Department of Conservation, Marine Science Laboratories

Victoria, Australia, 1993

Ecotoxicology Unit, University of Technology

Sydney, Australia, 1993

Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation

Environmental Science Programme, 1994

ISSUE DATE: January 2004

This information is, to the best of our knowledge, true and accurate, but any recommendations or suggestions which may be made are without guarantee, since the
conditions of use are beyond our control. Furthermore, nothing contained herein shall be construed as a recommendationn to use any product in conflict with
existing patents covering any material or its use.